Book Review: Flirting with Mermaids by John Kretschmer
I’m sitting here slightly hung over writing this post in blessed semi-silence,,,,with a little reggae turned on. You see, I know that in just a few minutes chaos will be unleashed on me and my house once again,,,,when not two,,,but four children under the age of 10 will return from their afternoon hike. They […]
Merry Christmas,,,,and a quick true story
Hi, I’m so glad you’re reading this- So, several times in the last couple months I’ve posted links and reviews of Mr. John Kretschmer’s books, cause I’ve read and re-read them several times. Interestingly enough, a boat very much like his beloved Quetzel is available for sale in San Diego, an 82 Kaufman and […]
Book Review- Cape Horn to Starboard by John Kretschmer
I just finished the first book that John Kretschmer wrote, Cape Horn to Starboard. What a great book about bluewater sailing on a small boat; in one of the most dangerous places on the planet- Cape Horn, Chile. Written soon after his record-breaking trip (1984) and published by Burford Books, this 147 page book […]